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One body has been pulled from under the rubble of a four-storey building which collapsed in a Tenerife resort popular with Brit holidaymakers.

According to local media, the victim is an elderly woman in her 70s.

Five people are still believed to be trapped under the fallen building.

Newcastle United footballer Ayoze Perez, who was born in Tenerife, tweeted his "support" for those affected by the collapse of the apartment block.

The building is located in the Los Cristianos neighborhood, in the south of the island.

This afternoon four people were pulled from under the rubble alive with different injuries. They are now receiving medical treatment.

The building is said to have collapsed at around 9.30am local time, sparking panic among the locals.

Tenerife building collapse

Three people were immediately injured by the collapse. They include a 57-year-old woman, who is said to be in serious condition, and a 28-year-old man who suffered minor cuts and bruises. Both were taken to hospital for treatment.

The third victim was a 55-year-old woman who was said to be in shock.

At least five people are still trapped under the rubble

It is not yet known what caused the collapse, but police have evacuated nearby buildings for fear they too might be at risk.